The plot of the series "Pyat nevest" takes place in the post-war period. Despite the cessation of hostilities, most soldiers continue to serve and are forcibly kept in Berlin. Vadim Dobromyslov cannot accept this, as his pen pal girlfriend Anastasia is waiting for him back home. The young couple intends to get married and live together. One day, Vadim's comrade Alexey is sent on a business trip to the Soviet Union. Vadim seizes the opportunity and asks his friend to marry Nastya, taking his documents. This marriage will help legally bring the girl to Germany. However, upon learning about this adventure, other fellow soldiers ask him for the same favor.